The pastor of the church, Michael Jordan, has a knack for posting eye-catching signs. The other side of the sign reads:

"Young black males must respect authority."

"The future generation of black males, they're either in the cemetery or the prisons," said Pastor Jordan. "We don't have a future church or community or leaders because of it."

He said he posted this public prayer for Easter weekend and intends to keep it up until Labor Day.

"They feel like I should not reveal the iniquities in house in the black community. But the proof is in the major murders," he said.

According to Birmingham Police, a whopping 95-98 percent of homicides in 2015 were black on black crimes. Pastor Jordan blames gangster rap and drugs.

"Our black boys lack role models. Their role models are dope boys ... and these rich thugs that sell drugs," he said. "Our role models are not doctors and lawyers now. They idolize these fellas that make a lot of money and then end up getting killed."

The Reverend says only 20 percent of his congregation are young black males.

"A white policeman can stop me, it's 'Yes sir, no sir, you need my VIN number, you need my driver's license and insurance and it's no problem'" said Pastor Jordan. "The young black male has been taught disrespect ... and they don't respect the police's authority."

Pastor Jordan said he hopes his sign ignites other black pastors to spread the message from their pulpits.

"We are the leaders in the black community so it must start with the black pastor."